Investigation launched after fatality at British Steel plant

A worker has died at British Steel’s plant in Scunthorpe, the company has confirmed.

A spokesman for the firm told the BBC: “We are sad to confirm one of our colleagues tragically died at work on Saturday. Their family has been informed.”

Both Humberside Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are now investigating the death of the worker at the site. It is understood the victim had fallen from a crane.

Humberside Police confirmed officers had been alerted to the death at British Steel’s plant in Brigg Road and were working with the HSE “to establish the circumstances of the incident”.

British Steel’s spokesman added that the company’s thoughts were with the worker’s family and friends.